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Southwind motorhome LP water heater problem

We have a 1990 Southwind motorhome. Previous owner said there was aleak near the hot water tank bypass valve. He repaired the leak. The electronic LP ignitor works, the burner works, the tank is full of hot water, but when we turn on the hot water f...

april10 by Explorer
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No generator

Calling all maintenance wizards!We have an '05 Holiday Rambler Ambassador with an Onan/Cummins QD8000 generator. It is currently dead; no signs of life at all. Last time this happened I was advised to check the power connections at the rear of the un...

Thinking about spring

Well finally got this new computer up and running.Being a retired carpenter doesn't help when it comes to this machineWWWWWAAAAAHHHHHHHOOOOOOOO going to the ST. LOUIS RV SHOW this Saturday, that should get the blood flowing, and the dreams started of...

Starter battery drain

Installed new starter battery and still drains to dead in a day. Entry step will not stay out in any setting. Ohmmeter measures 2.6 ohms in series of positive terminal. Have checked all fuzes and battery disconnect switch. Replaced relay in overh...

jane93 by Explorer
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Stableizer Upgrade

We are buying a new Forest River Forester 25ft MH. It has a Chevy 4500 Chassis with a 6.0 Vortex engine.Some have recommended that to get the best stable ride that heavy duty stableizers should be added to the unit.Does anyone have any advice or know...

Rv Air Conditionner

I have an Holiday Rambler Admiral SE 2003, this week water was leaking inside from the air conditionner(top roof) (Dometic Duo-Therm)Does somebody know what is the problem?Thanks yves1956

yves1956 by Explorer
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Freezing weather prep

The temperature will go down to the 20s this pm and stay there for two days, very windy. We are in a 36ft Class A in an RV park. We know to disconnect water line but are there any other things we should do...pull in slides etc? We have a parrot and ...

Spare Tire Project

After 6 months of ownership and over 5,000 miles of travel I'm finally finished driving my class c without a spare tire. I've purchased a new OEM wheel and a matching Michelin tire. The only remaining decision is how to carry the spare. Do I just ...

mrnoyb by Explorer
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Replacing carpet, slide problem?

Would like to hear from anyone, that has replaced carpet with Pergo, allure, or vinyl.Did slides have to be adjusted. I have a 2000, Intruder, raised slide. Will not be replacing carpet under couch, or table & chairs.Any tips would be appreciated.Chu...

chucl66 by Explorer
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Manual inflation of Freightliner suspension

Happy new year fellow RVs! A mechanic friend of mine mentioned that there may be a remote inflation valve for the suspension on my 1999 Allegro pusher. He said these are used to inflate the bags when in a shop so as not to have to start the engines. ...

Class B+ question

I have started shopping for a Class B+ and it seems that the 2 most popular chassis are the Sprinter/diesel and the Ford/V10. I would like to hear pros and cons about both. I plan to do some mountain driving but I would not be towing anything.

SugarRV by Explorer
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Engine Batteries!

I had to replace the Exide 31 batteries in my Cat powered Diesel Pusher. The Exide had 925 CCA and died one month beyond the end of the warranty. After looking at local suppliers, Costco, Sam's Club and online I settled on purchasing CAT batteries ...

rocmoc by Explorer
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Air brake system filters?

I read somewhere that the air system has a couple of filters that need to be serviced. I can't find the document that describes what needs to be serviced in the air brake system. I'm taking the RV in for brake service, but would like to know what exa...

Park on coast

Here in Sanfrancisco heading south tomorrow. Looking for a rv park close to the beach near monterey bay.class a motorhome 38'